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Colorado Wine Week 2013

Thursday, May 02, 2013
(https://www.facebook.com/ColoradoWineWeek)Colorado Urban Winefest (http://www.winecolorado.org/events/colorado-wine-week/colorado-urban-winefest/) returns June 8, 2013, to Denver at Infinity Park, 4599 E Tennessee Ave. It will be the centerpiece event of the third annual Colorado W read more

2010 The Winery at Holy Cross Abbey Cabernet Franc

Sunday, November 11, 2012
The Winery at Holy Cross Abbey is located in Canon City, CO. This Colorado 2010 Cabernet Franc, Winner of the Colorado’s 2012 Governor’s Cup for Best of Show - Colorado Winemaking Competition. 100% Colorado grapes, grown in Palisade Colorado by Black Bear Vineyards. Loade read more

Winemaker's Dinner with the Winery at Holy Cross Abbey

Friday, October 05, 2012
The Winery at Holy Cross Abbey (http://www.abbeywinery.com/) celebrated their 10th year! I am fortunate enough to have been invited back for my 2nd time to enjoy the company of many awesome people, food and of course wine! I wanted to give a HUGE Thanks to Larry Oddo, Sally Davidson, Matt Cooks read more

The Winery at Holy Cross Abbey 10th Annual Winemakers Dinner

Thursday, September 06, 2012
It seems that the years keep going by faster and faster! It is that time again for Harvest for our Winemakers and that means showing off their great wines! This is the 2nd year I have been invited to participate in the Annual Winemakers Dinner at the Abbey (http://www.abbeywinery.com/)! I  read more

The Winery at Holy Cross Abbey 2011 Reserve Sauvignon Blanc

Friday, August 03, 2012
The Winery at Holy Cross Abbey (http://www.abbeywinery.com/) located in Canon City, CO. Only 300 cases of the 2011 Reserve Sauvignon Blanc were produced. This is only of my favorite Sauvignon Blancs. Probably because it is slightly citrus, with grapefruit, honeysuckle. I lov read more

The Winery at Holy Cross Abbey 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon

Friday, August 03, 2012
The Winery at Holy Cross Abbey (http://www.abbeywinery.com/) located in Canon City, CO. Only 375 cases of the 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon were produced. This is a blend of 88% Cabernet Sauvignon and 12% Cabernet Franc. This is a big full bodied wine. Dark cherries, leather, and  read more

The Winery at Holy Cross Abbey Wins 12 Medals

Monday, May 07, 2012
The 25th Annual Taster’s Guild Wine Competition was held April 25th-April 28th, 2012, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and The Winery at Holy Cross Abbey was a clear favorite, winning three gold medals and seven silver medals for the same wines that are favored along the Front Range. Over 2,200  read more

Drink Local 2012 Wine Conference

Thursday, April 26, 2012
Colorado’s approximately 100 wineries grow European-style grapes, and have had tremendous success with cool-climate varieties like Riesling, Gewürztraminer and Cabernet Franc. The Colorado Wine Industry Development Board is the conference's primary sponsor. This year t read more

2009 Reserve Syrah from The Winery at Holy Cross Abbey

Wednesday, April 25, 2012
The Winery at Holy Cross Abbey (http://www.abbeywinery.com/) located in Canon City, CO. Their 2009 Reserve Syrah is very yummy.. I use to really love Syrah's, now I am picky.. This one has a slight white pepper finish. Medium Tannins, very luscious! Price: $23.00  read more

The Holy Cross Abbey 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon

Thursday, June 02, 2011
This is a full bodied wine that has slight tannins. Lots of Blackcherry and Blackberry fruits. Slight hint of Mocha. Very soft on the tongue. Highly recommend this wine. Price: $21.99 read more